WORCESTER Wolves start a run of home games against the current top four teams in the British Basketball League tonight (Saturday) when they take on Guildford Heat at the University of Worcester (7pm).

Sheffield Sharks, Newcastle Eagles and Scottish Rocks follow before the end of the season as Wolves hope to build on last week's impressive win at Leicester Riders.

Head coach Josh Cooprider is upbeat about Worcester's chances against league leaders Guildford.

"The Heat have played two games this week going into our clash and in the past we have always matched up well against them, without beating them. There has been a positive mood within the training sessions and, as we have shown in the past, when we all click anything is possible."

Lithuanian guard Valdas Urbanavicius came through a training session following his breakdown last week and should feature at some stage.

A key feature for the Wolves in recent weeks has been the form of twin guards James Noel and Solomon Sheard who have been completing impressive double-doubles - scoring over 10 points and collecting over 10 rebounds.

Cooprider added: "The form of Solomon and James and the impact they have been making has certainly allowed other players in the team to play in a more creative way. The progress in recent weeks has been encouraging and we have to build on this."

Wolves director of basketball Mick Donovan said: "With only four home games remaining we are desperate to finish the season on a high and continue to create the great atmosphere with our fans who are receiving a great reputation around the league."

The Wolves fans received praise from Newcastle Eagles coach Fab Fournoy in their programme following the meetings between the teams. He claimed that the atmosphere created by the Wolves faithful made Worcester a great place to play.

"The Wolves fans have proved that they are not fickle and continue to support the players. It is great to feel that as long as the players keep giving their all - the supporters will stick with them," added Donovan.